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Originally Posted by nonnasangels2  Thanx capt noonie, it amazes me that 17 years ago It wasn't so prevalent, I think it wasn't anyway. I've always lived in a small community, and was appalled at all the things I've seen happen to puppies, big and small, old and young. im so Internet shy now on buying a new baby because it scares me too much to Think I would just get attached and then lose one. I don't like my babies being in distress at all. My little Peanut was in the OSU Vet hospital for almost a month due to his problem. I didnt like being away from him because he was more calm when he could hear my voice. But they took excellent care of him. I was extremely thankful for them since my own vet should have caught it way before he did. Thank you again for your insight. It helps a lot. |
I would really hope you buy from someone locally and not the internet, or at least driving distance from you. Check out the breeder. Make sure they have AT LEAST the mom on site. Both mom and dad even better. If they don't grill you with questions, and just try to sell to you right away, they are probably a byb or broker. A good reputable breeder will want their pups in good hands; they won't sell to just anyone with the money. Anyone can have a nice looking website.
A good pup won't be cheap, but that being said, just bc a pup is expensive doesn't mean it's more healthy or more "rare". Many bybs will say a pup with wrong coloring is rare and charge more. Even parti dogs or parti carriers can be upcharged just for the color, when technically it is a fault (does not fall under AKC guidelines). The "parti" fault is controversial, but supposedly the only fault in partis is the color IF everything else falls under the AKC guideline. But since I don't know enough about it, so I'll stop here.
But chocolate, platinum/blonde, blue (all blue, not just blue saddle which is what AKC says) are all faults. Both mine are "platinum". I get asked all the time if they are mixed with maltese bc their coloring is wrong. It gets annoying after awhile. I have to say, they are full yorkies, just not the right color.